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Full Charge Accountant Construction Accounting Lead

Signs of Success

Santa Maria, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Billing, Billing Records, Budget Management, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Change Order Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Cost Allocation, Credit Cards, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Graphics, Health Insurance, Intuit Quickbooks, Leadership, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Management, Project Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Public Works, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Tax Returns, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Santa Maria, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness resources

Full Charge Accountant Construction Accounting Lead

Full Time | Onsite | Santa Maria CA



Benefits
·       401(k)
·       401(k) matching
·       Competitive salary
·       Dental insurance
·       Health insurance
·       Opportunity for advancement
·       Paid time off
·       Training and development
·       Wellness resources



Join Signs of Success as our next Full Charge Accountant
We are seeking an experienced accounting professional with strong construction or project based accounting experience. This position manages full cycle accounting operations including job costing, progress billing, and financial reporting. The right candidate is organized, detail oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of accurate financial systems.



About Signs of Success
Signs of Success is a commercial sign and architectural graphics company serving public and private clients throughout California. Our projects include commercial signage, architectural wayfinding systems, and public works installations. As our company grows, strong financial systems and accurate reporting are critical to maintaining stability and profitability.



About the Role
This role is ideal for someone who:


·       Has strong construction or project based accounting experience
·       Understands job costing, purchase orders, and progress billing
·       Is comfortable performing month end close independently
·       Works well with structured systems and financial detail
·       Communicates clearly with project managers and leadership
·       Takes ownership and maintains high personal accountability



Key Responsibilities
Full Cycle Accounting


·       Manage general ledger and chart of accounts
·       Perform month end and year end close
·       Reconcile bank, credit card, and vendor accounts
·       Maintain accurate financial records


Construction and Project Accounting


·       Prepare and manage progress billing including public works projects
·       Track job costs, labor allocation, and purchase orders
·       Manage retainage and change order billing
·       Coordinate with project managers to confirm billing documentation


Accounts Receivable and Payable


·       Manage AR including commercial 30 day accounts
·       Track collections and maintain aging reports
·       Process vendor payments and maintain organized payables records


Financial Reporting


·       Prepare internal financial statements
·       Assist with job profitability tracking
·       Provide financial visibility to leadership
·       Support CPA and tax preparation


Systems and Controls


·       Maintain organized audit ready records
·       Improve accounting workflows and documentation
·       Support internal controls and process improvements



Qualifications
·       Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field preferred
·       3 plus years of accounting experience required
·       Construction or project based accounting experience strongly preferred
·       Experience with job costing and progress billing preferred
·       Experience with public works or contract billing is a plus
·       Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel required
·       Strong organization, analytical, and problem solving skills
·       Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities



Growth Opportunity
This role can grow into Controller level responsibility as the company expands. Future opportunities may include financial forecasting, cash flow planning, budgeting support, and deeper project margin analysis.

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